Research Senior Technician- Microbial Infection and Immunity

Job Description

Research Technician 3 to assist and support scientific investigation to study innate immune responses in vivo and in vitro as directed in the Department of Microbial Infection and Immunity; independently conducts assigned experiments; performs a variety of molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures including PCR reactions, gel electrophoresis, assays, cell cultures, and Western analysis; sorts and processes tissue and blood samples; tests and evaluates current procedures; performs routine experimental procedures on laboratory animals including surgical procedures and/or administration of drugs, and harvesting of tissues; oversees care of laboratory animals; records, consolidates and assists with analysis of research results; assists in evaluating validity of data obtained from experimental procedures; summarizes data for inclusion in grant proposals and manuscripts; prepares research progress reports; assists principal investigator with the preparation of publications, manuscripts, articles, posters, and abstracts; conducts library research on requested topics through researching current literature; oversees and maintains accurate records of laboratory activities; assists with training of junior research staff, and undergraduate and graduate students in research methods and equipment operation; sets up and operates laboratory equipment; monitors research supply, including specimens, inventory and initiates procurement requests as needed;

Minimum Education Required

Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in biological sciences.

Required Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant experience required with High School diploma or GED, 2 years of relevant experience required with Associate's Degree, or 0 years of relevant experience required with Bachelor's Degree.
• Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required.
• Experience in a biological/health research capacity is required.
• Experience with molecular, cellular, and biological research techniques and procedures desired.
• Experience with animal handling and husbandry desired.

FUNCTION: Research and Scholarship

SUB-FUNCTION: Research

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